Cranberry Granola Power Bars
Stop buying store bought granola bars that are packed with all kinds of additives and preservatives. This simple to make recipe for Cranberry Granola Power Bars is perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a mid-afternoon snack at the office. Most grocery stores sell nuts and oats in bulk, so yo don’t have to worry about buying too much of one ingredient. I made a batch yesterday and brought them to a friends bbq. They were a big hit! Also remember, you can pretty much substitute any combination of nuts,...
Read MoreKey Lime Meringue Pie
This is one of my favorite desserts because it is so simple and quick to make. Key limes are hard to find in your local grocery store, so an easy substitute is bottled key lime juice. Make sure you have an electric mixer handy to make the meringue. What ever you do, don’t skip making the graham cracker crust from scratch! I know you can find ready-made graham cracker crusts in the supermarket, but they don’t do justice to a homemade crust! INGREDIENTS: Crust: 5 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups...
Read MoreTequila Sunrise and a Cappuccino
My morning start to every weekend is a visit to my favorite cafe, Espresso Royale for a Tequila Sunrise breakfast sandwich and a cappuccino. The sandwich starts out with an everything bagel loaded with 2 eggs, sliced tomatoes, red onions, cheese, bacon and a healthy slather of homemade jalapeño cream cheese! I’ve included the recipe below with a link to an awesome espresso machine so you can enjoy this delightful feast right from your own home! INGREDIENTS: 1 Everything bagel 2 eggs fried 2 slices of...
Read MorePanang Curry
photo by jwalsh Here’s another recipe that I discovered while visiting Thailand. It’s an easy to make dish called Panang Curry (PANANG-NEUA). You can substitute the protein with either chicken, pork or beef. I’ve included links to the harder to find ingredients which can all be found online. The curry paste, once refrigerated, has a very long shelf life, so one container will go a long ways. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb chicken 4 tbsp Panang curry paste 2 cups coconut milk 6 kaffir lime leaves,...
Read MoreNavratan Korma
photo by oztenphoto This delicious vegetarian dish gets its name from Navratan (meaning nine jewels) or the nine different vegetables, fruits and nuts that you put into it. Feel free to substitute any vegetables that you may wish to use. The dish goes perfectly with jasmine rice and naan. Naan is a rectangular flat bread made of white flour. I found a great video that demonstrates how to make naan using your home oven and a pizza stone. I’ve included the video below. Video – How to make...
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